my favorite thing about Neil Young besides his songwriting and guitar work is his willingness to go from one end of the musical spectrum to the other and just make the music he wants to without caring what critics or the masses think....he is truly one of the most unique artists ever
One day I was listening to this Neil Young LP and my brother came in the room and asked what I was listening. When I said Neil Young's Trans (1982), he was amazed! Like many other people back in 1982 when this disconcerting but fascinating record was released!
I have this LP. My father bought it when I was a child and it's been passed on to me, along with many other Neil Young albums. You can't always measure a film or an album by it's allure to the masses. Sometimes, it's about creating a physical entity out of a thought or a grander idea. Making it real is where art comes in. Some will get it and like it. Some people won't get and won't like it. Surely there is enough Neil Young material out there to satisfy you, without pissing on his vision
It was recorded with his son in mind, nobody's forced to listen to anything, so if you don't like it, stop griping + play one of his you do, not that difficult is it?
Saw the tour, Nils Lofgren, Bruce Palmer/ bass(B. Springfield) a brilliant night!
One of the strangest albums he ever put out. I heard him (Neil, that is) say some where that he likes this album.I buy everything he does, so once in while I play it. There are couple of good ones on it ( I like computer age) but it's like WTF? He's made so many great albums, I won't even try to list my favorites. I'll keep this one next to Greendale.
@captquest1 If you like computer age rock get ELO's 1981 TIME album..... I mean digitally download the songs from TIME....... got to love the eighty's
There's no easier way to get people to agree with you than to simply throw out another title, claiming it's better than this one. Just by chance people may agree, but it's pretty sad when the person covers both sides, wanting, 'to hear all sides and opinions,' (Really?) when they are actually baiting those who might favor this song over 11xzxzxz's choice. ("I can't wait?")
Just another angry voice picked up by a gust of wind, and driven here by the hot air within the voice.
neil young can do whatever he wants. nobody is talking about any of you peoples music. certainly not neil. you talk about him, not the other way around. this is the shit.
Technothanks, what a great story!! Things like that just don't happen in "real" life. The first time I saw Neil in concert was in Miami in 1983- he was promoting Trans. What a super show. I've seen him three more times since- always a fantastic performance as his music changes he still delivers the solid favorites.
Back in 1989, i was walking into a movie theater on Van Ess Ave., San Francisco, with my family. The film was "HARLEM NIGHTS". Who should I bump into but NEIL YOUNG? He would have just kept walking, but I mentioned how much my son loved "TRANSFORMER MAN". His mouth dropped open, EYES LIT UP & misted over. He came back, said that he wrote "TRANS" for HIS son. I hummed TRANSFORMER MAN, my son followed up with diti-dit-dit... NEIL was SO HAPPY! He kneeled and shook my son's hand! We talked a bit.
@mrdesi7776 Neil Young wrote this album for his son who has cerebral palsy. " At the time he was simply trying to find a way to talk, to communicate with other people. That's what Trans is all about. And that's why, on that record, you know I'm saying something but you can't understand what it is. Well, that's exactly the same feeling I was getting from my son". - Neil Young.
@lostkeys78 You reckon ? I reckon he made it to make money. Sorry to spoil your atruism. Musical taste is a very personal thing of course, but personally I think this is piss poor.
OK Responce to Wax Head Room,, I am an OLD F----ing Hippie and I happen to LOVE this particular album,,, Trans is bt far the Best work in my oppinion that Neil Young has ever done,, Hell the man can't sing worth a crap,, And he sells some of the best music I ever heard,, So take it from an OLD Hippie,, Neil ROCKS,,
@WaxHeadroom U Fail kid. 1st most hippies I know weren't motherfuckers, they would gladly help or be peaceful to people as rude and ignorant as you and ur comment here (BTW ignorant isn't an insult as most young people take it 2 be) 2nd some of us old hippies could be a motherfucker when it was required. Relax man, if some hippie hates this like you claim to know (NOT) he's an asshole not a hippie.
After listening to a lot of Neil Young's folk/country/rock material, I heard of Trans, an electronic new wave album by Neil, which was disliked by many. I gave it a listen just to see how bad it was, and it turns out its not bad at all. It's really awesome, dreamy electronic music.
People would like and respect this song more, if they realised that it's about Neil Youngs struggles to communicate with his second son Ben Young, who has cerebral palsy.
"everytime I like I look in your eyes, I feel electrified by you, oh yeah."
If you can remove your mind from knowing Neil as a rock/folk guy and just listen to the album for what it is, you'll realize this is a pretty good album.
No, it's not his rock work, and obviously inspired by Kraftwerk, but so what?
@WarpxD you thought neil young was god bro ? they are just resampling old stuffs like 90% of the electronic bands of the 90s and 00s. Just like hiphop resampled funk and soul. Electronica and hiphpop are the most vulgar genres ever (i still listen to them as i'm not a narrow-minded cunt, but it's important to state the truth and go back to the classics).
Hey! Wherever I go someone is always telling someone that they are an idiot for dissing a song or artist. Personally I what to hear all sides and all opinions. So I think this song was written in order to connect with his son and for that it's great. Otherwise I'd say it's just an OK song (sorry that I don't hate it as you can't tell me what an idiot I am) but maybe some hate emails will come.. I can't wait, I can't wait .. not as good as Sample and Hold.
@11xzxzxz I completely agree with you. People can have whatever opinions they want. Just because someone doesn't like them a song doesn't make them an asshole.
@emilygclarinet Thanks for the support and opinion. I like your clarinet-piano song by the way and it's not normally the type of music I like or listen to but that is a very good song. Congrats on your talent.
@thestalkingbutlers No I connected with his son from Carrie years ago and I am inheriting all of his money that Neil gave him - to date $445.62 , Right he did make a few records to piss of Geffen but this is not one (I think). Neil also pisses off fans when he does bad records .. he can be such a jerk of a genius.
@11xzxzxz ahh okay thanks for the info. I wouldn't say he pissed me off this album just kinda confused me. I've learned to like the album but he's done better.
@thestalkingbutlers I guess you know his son Ben has celebral palsy and couldn't talk for a long time?? and trouble communicating ... here Neil is distorting his voice to symbolize his inability frustration and concern with trying to communicated with Ben.
@11xzxzxz I totally agree....Sample and Hold was real great....This album was a refreshing change for Neil albeit not his usual fare, but isn't that what makes an artist great is versatility? Rock on.....
@mrdesi7776 OK cool. You have been on a couple of years and you have only made a couple of comments it appears on your site .. you must have a real life unlike me. I am honored that you wrote me..
The Devo comment is the best, Neil worked with Devo (watch Rust Never Sleeps) I saw him do this at UCSB and The Universal Amp in L.A. typical Neil show, goofy with some great tunes he did this solo. Best album? not quite but at least he doesn't toss out the same record with a different cover. If you really want comedy, check out Everybody's Rockin with The Shocking Pinks, Neil rules.
;@xnonsuchx yeah i dont think its bad and i dont think its awesome either. I think it HAD to be done and neil young did it in the best way. I like it.
if i remember correctly, this album and the albums with the shokcing pinks was a sort of "F-U" to Geffen for telling him to change his style. Neil young is so bad ass these albums are actually good for what they are
I'm not saying this is bad, but it's kinda annoying how in the 80's everybody was all like, "technology computer way of the future!!!!" you know? even neil young wasn't immune
As I see it, many people in the 80's looked at Kraftwerk (70's) and thought that they could do something similar, the trouble is; most of them were so excited by these new 'futuristic' sounds that they were just desperate to use them rather than constructing anything truly worthy. For me, Neil Young is paying tribute to Kraftwerk and manages to expose the frivolous nature of most of the bands that tried to capitalise on the new medium of electronic music.
@robinheil This was a song he wrote for his son Ben/tribute to Ben. It's with this voice his son Ben communicated with others. (correct me if im wrong).
yeah i see what you guys are talking aboot. I love neil young, and i have heard of the thing about his son. i was just commenting on that era in general, i kinda like the cheesiness anyway ;)
Hit the nail on the head Cromag3. The whole album Trans was inspired by Ben. People need to understand this in order to appreciate what NY was trying to do with this album. :-)
@robinheil Think about it: Say you're a musician and you've been using the same set of instruments for years, then suddenly all this new technology appears. Musicians are always looking to do new things, and this presented an opportunity to try out new sounds and find new directions.
Obviously they were right. Look at rap, autotune, and people like T.Pain. The Vocoder is still in use today. Also, 90% of music is now constructed in programs like pro-tools, with some kind of effect.
i bought this album as a casette when it first cameout because I liked Mr. Soul to then learn it was a buffulo SF tune. Hello Mr. soul i just droped by to pick up a reason .................................. Go Niel Go
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I think this song would have been reaally great if he hadn't done it in the 80's. He seemed to be stuck with the 80's style...throw it back in the 70's on Live Rust, and it woulda been sick
I remember when I wouldn't listen to this album more than 60 seconds no matter how attractive the cover was. This cut is brilliant. Reminds of Kraftwerk's Autobahn but better. Expectations. hmmmm...Neil is always settin trends.
@suarezstyle people were still fully committed to rock and roll and instrument based music. Anything remotely electronic sounding was seemingly denounced as heretical. Just my guess I was only born a couple of years after this came out.
@suarezstyle cause people are lame and they expect an artist to keep doing the same thing over and over again. i think this shows a cool different side to neil.
@suarezstyle my mate had a tribute band and u should read into this the whole situation this album created is hilarious, he went to a new label to make it and they took him to court because of it lmao
I don't like Neil Young's voice but with a vocoder, I find it very attractive. I know that the fans of Mr Young are yelling but to my taste, it's the only album of this singer that I love.
Such an amazing song. I had heard this song heaps of times on the Unplugged album, but only heard the original for the first time recently. I'm glad Neil Young didn't stick with this type of music, but it's a cool album.
This is my least favorite NY album; when I bought it new in '82, I was very upset and felt I'd wasted my money on an electronic album. I only played it once, and it sat in my record collection until I got divorced, and the Ex got it along with about 200 others. In hindsight, it's plain to see he was experimenting with new ideas, but I still can't make myself like it- it's just not organic, like all the others. But I still love Neil- he's one of my main musical influences. Long May He Run----
This may have been your least favourite album but it was one of Neil's favourites. Neil was telling the story of his son Ben whom has CP. It was Neils way of trying to communicate, imagine the anguish of your own child not being able to talk. Neil probably found out, that Love communicates better than words and I think that recording this album was the most unselfish act that Neil has ever done. I and many others love this song and applaud him . Trans was done for love of a child and not money
This is imo a much maligned album- the vocoders can be a bit annoying, but the songs behind them are very strong, if you can get past the vocoders then this is a very strong album. Neil has made far worse albums than this one, for instance- Re-ac-tor, Everybody's Rockin', Landing on Water, Life, & Are You Passionate?
my favorite thing about Neil Young besides his songwriting and guitar work is his willingness to go from one end of the musical spectrum to the other and just make the music he wants to without caring what critics or the masses think....he is truly one of the most unique artists ever
5150OU81219 2 weeks ago
Oh man....I hated this album when it came out..I thought "Neil, what are you doin??" - but these days, it beats the shit out of Ga-Ga and Bieber!!
Torkgasmicgirl8 3 weeks ago
VERY AWESOME
mabuhayguy 1 month ago
a great artist who's always eager to create and think outside the box. So cool!
grouchomarxification 1 month ago
just got a microkorg vocoder virtual analog cult favourite synth to do this cool tune ... great fun on winter days ...
Zanthxs 1 month ago
One day I was listening to this Neil Young LP and my brother came in the room and asked what I was listening. When I said Neil Young's Trans (1982), he was amazed! Like many other people back in 1982 when this disconcerting but fascinating record was released!
lyonslaforet 1 month ago
@WaxHeadroom AMEN BROTHER!
leathermystband 1 month ago
I like all of Neil's work and that includes this forward look at today's POP muzak...
1stSaintsFan 2 months ago
The worst of Neil Young
TheRunner75 2 months ago
Whoa this is great
TheBlackops131 3 months ago
I AM A DOODLE MAN named GEORGE and I live in SeattLe Wa just call me KIM
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ELOSHAZZY 3 months ago
I have this LP. My father bought it when I was a child and it's been passed on to me, along with many other Neil Young albums. You can't always measure a film or an album by it's allure to the masses. Sometimes, it's about creating a physical entity out of a thought or a grander idea. Making it real is where art comes in. Some will get it and like it. Some people won't get and won't like it. Surely there is enough Neil Young material out there to satisfy you, without pissing on his vision
CardinalJunky 3 months ago
It was recorded with his son in mind, nobody's forced to listen to anything, so if you don't like it, stop griping + play one of his you do, not that difficult is it?
Saw the tour, Nils Lofgren, Bruce Palmer/ bass(B. Springfield) a brilliant night!
GEMINISTWIN1 3 months ago
Nobody bought this, right? I don't even remember this!
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One of the strangest albums he ever put out. I heard him (Neil, that is) say some where that he likes this album.I buy everything he does, so once in while I play it. There are couple of good ones on it ( I like computer age) but it's like WTF? He's made so many great albums, I won't even try to list my favorites. I'll keep this one next to Greendale.
captquest1 4 months ago
@captquest1 If you like computer age rock get ELO's 1981 TIME album..... I mean digitally download the songs from TIME....... got to love the eighty's
ELOSHAZZY 3 months ago
I really like Neil Young, but I think I would side with Geffen when that lawsuit happened. This really sucks.
BrianTKessler 4 months ago
This isn't bad, not his best, but not terrible. The 80's were tough for a lot of people.
RDBeatnik 5 months ago
i love how neil young tries new shit. whether it succeeds or not
DiabloDave363 5 months ago
one of his best ever you idiots x
MrRotter666 5 months ago
There's no easier way to get people to agree with you than to simply throw out another title, claiming it's better than this one. Just by chance people may agree, but it's pretty sad when the person covers both sides, wanting, 'to hear all sides and opinions,' (Really?) when they are actually baiting those who might favor this song over 11xzxzxz's choice. ("I can't wait?")
Just another angry voice picked up by a gust of wind, and driven here by the hot air within the voice.
Peace.
Rock
rockinroller7 6 months ago
WHAT THE FUCK...the Sennheiser Vocoder and NOT the Moog Vocoder?!?!
VoiceEncoder 6 months ago 2
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cullyvan 6 months ago
I swear to Bob this sounds like Arcade Fire. I know, I know, lolwut? But I've been listening to The Suburbs and I just can't shake the impression.
JeredtheShy 6 months ago
What a great tune. Impossible to descibe
julyarchives 7 months ago
The whole album was basically one big fuck you to Geffen.
sirray51 7 months ago
I love this album. Artists change and do weird and different things. That's what makes them artists and not just puppets for the label.
Just because I love Young's more "regular" music doesn't mean I can't also like this.
LastTaboo 7 months ago
Who could not love the song? It's amazing.
HavingAGreenDay 8 months ago
neil young can do whatever he wants. nobody is talking about any of you peoples music. certainly not neil. you talk about him, not the other way around. this is the shit.
MsIfuckinghateyou 8 months ago
Technothanks, what a great story!! Things like that just don't happen in "real" life. The first time I saw Neil in concert was in Miami in 1983- he was promoting Trans. What a super show. I've seen him three more times since- always a fantastic performance as his music changes he still delivers the solid favorites.
MegaUnclejeff 8 months ago
dramatic story or not. the song is fuckin trippy....and i cant help but like it
DrFannyPack 8 months ago
Back in 1989, i was walking into a movie theater on Van Ess Ave., San Francisco, with my family. The film was "HARLEM NIGHTS". Who should I bump into but NEIL YOUNG? He would have just kept walking, but I mentioned how much my son loved "TRANSFORMER MAN". His mouth dropped open, EYES LIT UP & misted over. He came back, said that he wrote "TRANS" for HIS son. I hummed TRANSFORMER MAN, my son followed up with diti-dit-dit... NEIL was SO HAPPY! He kneeled and shook my son's hand! We talked a bit.
technothanks 8 months ago 27
@technothanks incredible man.
KestrelKid1 2 months ago
@technothanks Man, how cool is that?
MoviesTubeYou0675 2 months ago
wow he gives zapp and roger a run for their money on those high notes!!
fossilfuelmusic 9 months ago
The early 80s motivated so many singers to try new things. Neil did some of his best work with Trans.
sandinyourshoes 10 months ago
Sadly during this same era bands like Skinny Puppy were making actual good music with synths but not too many people heard them compared to this.
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YoungDylanFan 9 months ago
@Svperstarr this is a million times better than anything skinny puppy ever did lol. opinions of course .
fossilfuelmusic 9 months ago
this during neil's.I'M ONLY GONNA PRODUCE SHIT...stage
emaclynch 10 months ago
@emaclynch Actually the story is that he wrote this song for his autistic son who was into the transformer toys
mrdesi7776 9 months ago
@mrdesi7776 Neil Young wrote this album for his son who has cerebral palsy. " At the time he was simply trying to find a way to talk, to communicate with other people. That's what Trans is all about. And that's why, on that record, you know I'm saying something but you can't understand what it is. Well, that's exactly the same feeling I was getting from my son". - Neil Young.
lostkeys78 8 months ago
@lostkeys78 Thanks for the clarification.
mrdesi7776 8 months ago
@lostkeys78 You reckon ? I reckon he made it to make money. Sorry to spoil your atruism. Musical taste is a very personal thing of course, but personally I think this is piss poor.
cullyvan 8 months ago
@cullyvan Yeah, Neil must have certainly thought that an album like Trans would make him tons of cash. Give your head a shake.
lostkeys78 8 months ago
@lostkeys78 Then why did he release it ? He could have just played it to his son. Are you mental ?
cullyvan 8 months ago
@cullyvan Well its a good job you didnt buy it then !! Thats all you have to do hey - dont like it dont listen to it - simple
frankyfasthands1 6 months ago
@frankyfasthands1 Buy it ? I'm not even going to download it for nothing. Unless the neighbors really piss me off.
cullyvan 6 months ago
@cullyvan pmsl - I can think of a hell of a lot more 'music' to piss the neighbours off with !!!
frankyfasthands1 6 months ago
@frankyfasthands1 :P peace sir
cullyvan 6 months ago
@mrdesi7776 Trans came out in 1982....transformers in 1984
lostkeys78 8 months ago
OK Responce to Wax Head Room,, I am an OLD F----ing Hippie and I happen to LOVE this particular album,,, Trans is bt far the Best work in my oppinion that Neil Young has ever done,, Hell the man can't sing worth a crap,, And he sells some of the best music I ever heard,, So take it from an OLD Hippie,, Neil ROCKS,,
ButterFlyMaiden54 11 months ago
@ButterFlyMaiden54 me too man. love this album.
lamar9049 10 months ago
Only a MOTHERFUCKING HIPPIE hates a masterpiece like Trans.
Trans is Young's best work. Period.
WaxHeadroom 1 year ago 13
@WaxHeadroom U Fail kid. 1st most hippies I know weren't motherfuckers, they would gladly help or be peaceful to people as rude and ignorant as you and ur comment here (BTW ignorant isn't an insult as most young people take it 2 be) 2nd some of us old hippies could be a motherfucker when it was required. Relax man, if some hippie hates this like you claim to know (NOT) he's an asshole not a hippie.
Rampant7990 11 months ago
@WaxHeadroom ur an idiot
malcolm5wj 10 months ago
@malcolm5wj Learn to spell Malcom.
WaxHeadroom 10 months ago
@WaxHeadroom i have the LP.lighten up on the negative.
nomiclas 3 months ago
After listening to a lot of Neil Young's folk/country/rock material, I heard of Trans, an electronic new wave album by Neil, which was disliked by many. I gave it a listen just to see how bad it was, and it turns out its not bad at all. It's really awesome, dreamy electronic music.
PadreArnaldo 1 year ago
i think it's time for neil to make a dubstep album
derpstep 1 year ago
THIS IS SO FUCKING AWESOME
nilzardo 1 year ago
this is electro folk clash post rock! r&b! Boo yah!
slopydrunk 1 year ago
Best thing this Yacht Rocker ever recorded.
beowulven 1 year ago
People would like and respect this song more, if they realised that it's about Neil Youngs struggles to communicate with his second son Ben Young, who has cerebral palsy.
"everytime I like I look in your eyes, I feel electrified by you, oh yeah."
crisatunity 1 year ago
This song is better live
AStudCalledKyle 1 year ago
If you can remove your mind from knowing Neil as a rock/folk guy and just listen to the album for what it is, you'll realize this is a pretty good album.
No, it's not his rock work, and obviously inspired by Kraftwerk, but so what?
zenmachinefilms 1 year ago
i think John McEnroe said it best: "you cannot be serious!!"
12inchvertical 1 year ago
i am very big techno house electro fan but i prefer neil's rock stuff
vrtska 1 year ago
so this is where auto tune came from haha
RapterSteeez 1 year ago
Saw the Trans tour @ Madison square Garden,NYC. I was 17!. His perfomance was brilliant that night.
dockie1964 1 year ago
The album by Young that I would have wanted him to never make.
Ylviste 1 year ago
this sound like Daft Punk many many years Before the band ever existed
WarpxD 1 year ago
@WarpxD you thought neil young was god bro ? they are just resampling old stuffs like 90% of the electronic bands of the 90s and 00s. Just like hiphop resampled funk and soul. Electronica and hiphpop are the most vulgar genres ever (i still listen to them as i'm not a narrow-minded cunt, but it's important to state the truth and go back to the classics).
MrJeanSarkozy 1 year ago
@WarpxD omg i meant "you thought DAFT PUNK was god bro?" not neil young lol
MrJeanSarkozy 1 year ago
This is so dated.
toddhodgson 1 year ago
@toddhodgson you're so dated
wingster76 1 year ago
I have the Unplugged album and hearing the studio version of this song next to him performing live just mind blowing.
Midnightguy1171 1 year ago
I wish neil and nils would play this live this year, it would be so funny with the voice changers with them in their old age in all
MST720 1 year ago
Weird , but thats Neil Young for you, been creative once again
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greg0058 1 year ago
God Trans is good fuckin' album, right?
ChrisZoso22 1 year ago
THIS WAS MY 1ST CONCERT AY COBO ARENA IN DETROIT , VERY DIFFERENT , STILL VERY GOOD :-)
pineryguy 1 year ago
My name is Kyle Turner of Nova Scotia, Canada and I approve of this song.
I also like boys.
ky678468 1 year ago 3
i have to say, I never checked this album out, but now I'm enjoying it. a lot like kraftwerk
doodeloo 1 year ago
Funny how we're listening to Air these days and Neil had them trumped by 2 decades. Brilliant stuff!
TheCubanAssassin 1 year ago
PFFFTFTTTTTTTTTT HAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHA What the fuck is this exactlly
zekechap 1 year ago
Geffen was such a jack ass for trying to sue neil over this album because it wasn't "commercial." It's all about the money.
Great album, thanks for posting.
gptvproductions 1 year ago 3
Amazing
slopydrunk 1 year ago
my daddy used to sing this song to me at night. :) It made me laugh.
iluvugaara 1 year ago 17
@iluvugaara That's cute
richd506 10 months ago
Hey! Wherever I go someone is always telling someone that they are an idiot for dissing a song or artist. Personally I what to hear all sides and all opinions. So I think this song was written in order to connect with his son and for that it's great. Otherwise I'd say it's just an OK song (sorry that I don't hate it as you can't tell me what an idiot I am) but maybe some hate emails will come.. I can't wait, I can't wait .. not as good as Sample and Hold.
11xzxzxz 1 year ago 10
@11xzxzxz I completely agree with you. People can have whatever opinions they want. Just because someone doesn't like them a song doesn't make them an asshole.
emilygclarinet 1 year ago 2
@emilygclarinet Thanks for the support and opinion. I like your clarinet-piano song by the way and it's not normally the type of music I like or listen to but that is a very good song. Congrats on your talent.
11xzxzxz 1 year ago 4
@11xzxzxz Aww, thanks so much :)
emilygclarinet 1 year ago
@11xzxzxz Did he write this to connect with his son? I thought he made these weird albums just to piss off the record company.
thestalkingbutlers 1 year ago
@thestalkingbutlers No I connected with his son from Carrie years ago and I am inheriting all of his money that Neil gave him - to date $445.62 , Right he did make a few records to piss of Geffen but this is not one (I think). Neil also pisses off fans when he does bad records .. he can be such a jerk of a genius.
11xzxzxz 1 year ago
@11xzxzxz ahh okay thanks for the info. I wouldn't say he pissed me off this album just kinda confused me. I've learned to like the album but he's done better.
thestalkingbutlers 1 year ago
@thestalkingbutlers I guess you know his son Ben has celebral palsy and couldn't talk for a long time?? and trouble communicating ... here Neil is distorting his voice to symbolize his inability frustration and concern with trying to communicated with Ben.
11xzxzxz 1 year ago
@11xzxzxz I totally agree....Sample and Hold was real great....This album was a refreshing change for Neil albeit not his usual fare, but isn't that what makes an artist great is versatility? Rock on.....
mrdesi7776 9 months ago
@mrdesi7776 OK cool. You have been on a couple of years and you have only made a couple of comments it appears on your site .. you must have a real life unlike me. I am honored that you wrote me..
11xzxzxz 9 months ago
I actually had to import this album from Canada, but it was worth it. It's like Neil Young took a crash course in Kraftwerk. I love it.
Sarc37 1 year ago
cool song, not like any other neil songs, its unique and special
onlypresto 1 year ago
I have this album, and yes, it's vinyl. Love it!
NuclearAdams 1 year ago
Listen to the unplugged version of this, the two girls at the back make it even better
Kobboi 1 year ago
So far ten FUCKING ASSHOLES have given this a dislike rating...FUCK YOU, ASSHOLES!!!
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g5uk 1 year ago
One of Neil's most beutiful love songs. Totally genuine. For Ben.
Jordee73 1 year ago
Neil is a genius. I have all his records from the Geffen years in permanent rotation. Ain't got no tbone baby!
cbmccarthy 1 year ago
Good song I love this song......Peaceful....
emanon2959 1 year ago
The Devo comment is the best, Neil worked with Devo (watch Rust Never Sleeps) I saw him do this at UCSB and The Universal Amp in L.A. typical Neil show, goofy with some great tunes he did this solo. Best album? not quite but at least he doesn't toss out the same record with a different cover. If you really want comedy, check out Everybody's Rockin with The Shocking Pinks, Neil rules.
tfspence 1 year ago
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he did play it live on his "trans" tour back in 1983...awesome concert
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neil7227 1 year ago
@neil7227 IDIOT
brentgolden44 1 year ago
I love the entire Trans album. People may think I'm nuts,but...oh well.
barrygibb1977 1 year ago 3
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OMG-all you people who think this is good are on crack.
cyberwing777 1 year ago
This is so Devo
deruiterville 1 year ago
he invented techno, and its the only techno worth listening too
Krosstika1 1 year ago 5
@Krosstika1 youve never listened to techno....
clizzleable 1 year ago
@Krosstika1 cmon bro don't be cheesy, this has nothing to do with big beat techno for clubs, its electronica in its smoohtest side.
MrJeanSarkozy 1 year ago
trans is the best album ever!
sinky101 1 year ago
Wow, never knew Neil Young ever recorded this sort of music. Love it!
ricflairflair 1 year ago
@ricflairflair - It was the 80's...when EVERYONE was trying to join the electronic bandwagon. Personally, I don't think this album is bad...just ODD.
xnonsuchx 1 year ago
;@xnonsuchx yeah i dont think its bad and i dont think its awesome either. I think it HAD to be done and neil young did it in the best way. I like it.
MrJeanSarkozy 1 year ago
love it. thanks for posting
guyglowmore1 1 year ago
if i remember correctly, this album and the albums with the shokcing pinks was a sort of "F-U" to Geffen for telling him to change his style. Neil young is so bad ass these albums are actually good for what they are
Thule000 1 year ago
i love this track.
Orangejuiced1969 1 year ago
TRANSFORMER MAN DO DO DO DO DO DO DO DO
Orangejuiced1969 1 year ago
lolol.
lolol.
Orangejuiced1969 1 year ago
Neil Young is the Dady of Daft Punk, Killers, Flaming Lips and many electronic pop band's
nachocomeras 1 year ago 4
Doot a doot doot doot'a'doot
suppie100 1 year ago
the vocoder was the gayest thing ever invented
timelleb 1 year ago
I'm not saying this is bad, but it's kinda annoying how in the 80's everybody was all like, "technology computer way of the future!!!!" you know? even neil young wasn't immune
robinheil 1 year ago
As I see it, many people in the 80's looked at Kraftwerk (70's) and thought that they could do something similar, the trouble is; most of them were so excited by these new 'futuristic' sounds that they were just desperate to use them rather than constructing anything truly worthy. For me, Neil Young is paying tribute to Kraftwerk and manages to expose the frivolous nature of most of the bands that tried to capitalise on the new medium of electronic music.
holyhackjackson8 1 year ago
@holyhackjackson8 i think exactly the same thing! Neil young mastered it.
MrJeanSarkozy 1 year ago
@robinheil This was a song he wrote for his son Ben/tribute to Ben. It's with this voice his son Ben communicated with others. (correct me if im wrong).
Respect for Neil.
Cromag3 1 year ago
yeah i see what you guys are talking aboot. I love neil young, and i have heard of the thing about his son. i was just commenting on that era in general, i kinda like the cheesiness anyway ;)
robinheil 1 year ago
Hit the nail on the head Cromag3. The whole album Trans was inspired by Ben. People need to understand this in order to appreciate what NY was trying to do with this album. :-)
agathon75 1 year ago
@robinheil Think about it: Say you're a musician and you've been using the same set of instruments for years, then suddenly all this new technology appears. Musicians are always looking to do new things, and this presented an opportunity to try out new sounds and find new directions.
FreakBoi2008 1 year ago
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Obviously they were right. Look at rap, autotune, and people like T.Pain. The Vocoder is still in use today. Also, 90% of music is now constructed in programs like pro-tools, with some kind of effect.
Distortedcontent 1 year ago
incredible idea an realisation !!
Neil is great in all . A genious !
However the best ist Sample and Hold.
A pity that many do not realise it - no acces - it opens at second glance ...
MonsoraGermany 1 year ago
Very good song.
emanon2959 1 year ago
For his son Ben. Beautiful.
Keepsu 2 years ago
this kind of makes me think of ELO lol
But I respect Neil Young greatly for not allowing himself to be labelled. Then a year later he does a rockabilly album....lol
crassyfrake 2 years ago
And in 1985, a traditional country album called "Old Ways." He originally drafted to release the album in 1983.
ClassicTVMan81 1 year ago
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This is garbage.
joegahona 2 years ago
I liked this and the shocking pinks stuff in 1983...pretty far out stuff
huskernation9 2 years ago
Very heartfelt.
What Daft Punk WISHED they could have amounted to.
degree7 2 years ago 4
lmmfao
andyizfilming 2 years ago
A far cry from his woeful earlier stuff. This is
entertaining.
tonywsmith2 2 years ago
i bought this album as a casette when it first cameout because I liked Mr. Soul to then learn it was a buffulo SF tune. Hello Mr. soul i just droped by to pick up a reason .................................. Go Niel Go
archeryk 2 years ago
when he plays this on the unplugged album acoustically it's actually a really great song
johntle 2 years ago 2
yes it really iis
Partyphotographer 2 years ago 2
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I think this song would have been reaally great if he hadn't done it in the 80's. He seemed to be stuck with the 80's style...throw it back in the 70's on Live Rust, and it woulda been sick
Transmissionwould 2 years ago
I think its brilliant.........................
kissrule1 2 years ago 37
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I remember when I wouldn't listen to this album more than 60 seconds no matter how attractive the cover was. This cut is brilliant. Reminds of Kraftwerk's Autobahn but better. Expectations. hmmmm...Neil is always settin trends.
goldragons 1 year ago
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i love this song. seriously.
talanock 2 years ago
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This is easily the worst steaming pile of shit song I have ever heard in my entire time alive.
dannyohboyoh 2 years ago
well eat sh.t
mackomacko 2 years ago 4
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This song is epic.
Xondar11223344 2 years ago 2
This kinda fucked up, but I have to admit, it's kind of amusing.
I wouldn't say good, but entertaining, sure.
demoghist 2 years ago 4
This is actually very catchy and cool...wonder why so much hatred?
suarezstyle 2 years ago 26
@suarezstyle people were still fully committed to rock and roll and instrument based music. Anything remotely electronic sounding was seemingly denounced as heretical. Just my guess I was only born a couple of years after this came out.
ScubaSteveM45 1 year ago
@suarezstyle cause people are lame and they expect an artist to keep doing the same thing over and over again. i think this shows a cool different side to neil.
gptvproductions 1 year ago
@suarezstyle my mate had a tribute band and u should read into this the whole situation this album created is hilarious, he went to a new label to make it and they took him to court because of it lmao
truffleshuffl 1 year ago
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Wow, this has to be one of the worst songs I think I've ever heard.
Effedup 2 years ago
this song is great
twmulloy 2 years ago 3
indeed it is!
mackomacko 2 years ago 3
I don't like Neil Young's voice but with a vocoder, I find it very attractive. I know that the fans of Mr Young are yelling but to my taste, it's the only album of this singer that I love.
BoloCxRousse 2 years ago 3
This album sucks.
g0blin 2 years ago
lma owtf is goin on
davieboy198607 2 years ago
Bello
andreaemilo 2 years ago
love this album. love niel. what a carreer
guyglowmore1 2 years ago 4
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Utter utter crap.
kuglepen64 2 years ago
Such an amazing song. I had heard this song heaps of times on the Unplugged album, but only heard the original for the first time recently. I'm glad Neil Young didn't stick with this type of music, but it's a cool album.
eastmanmj 2 years ago 2
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This is my least favorite NY album; when I bought it new in '82, I was very upset and felt I'd wasted my money on an electronic album. I only played it once, and it sat in my record collection until I got divorced, and the Ex got it along with about 200 others. In hindsight, it's plain to see he was experimenting with new ideas, but I still can't make myself like it- it's just not organic, like all the others. But I still love Neil- he's one of my main musical influences. Long May He Run----
connberkshire 2 years ago
This may have been your least favourite album but it was one of Neil's favourites. Neil was telling the story of his son Ben whom has CP. It was Neils way of trying to communicate, imagine the anguish of your own child not being able to talk. Neil probably found out, that Love communicates better than words and I think that recording this album was the most unselfish act that Neil has ever done. I and many others love this song and applaud him . Trans was done for love of a child and not money
astrololee 2 years ago 9
This is imo a much maligned album- the vocoders can be a bit annoying, but the songs behind them are very strong, if you can get past the vocoders then this is a very strong album. Neil has made far worse albums than this one, for instance- Re-ac-tor, Everybody's Rockin', Landing on Water, Life, & Are You Passionate?
sexymodels5 2 years ago